Professional Biography

Scott S. De Rossi, DMD, MBA, is a nationally recognized dental educator, oral medicine specialist, healthcare executive, and strategic advisor with more than 30 years of experience spanning academic leadership, clinical practice, healthcare innovation, and organizational transformation. A Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine, Dr. De Rossi has held distinguished leadership positions at several prominent institutions, including Dean of the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry, Founding Dean of the Workman School of Dental Medicine at High Point University, Associate Dean at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and academic leadership roles at Augusta University. He currently serves as Founding Dean of the Eastern International College School of Dental Medicine, and Strategic Partner at Fidler & Associates, while advising emerging healthcare companies on commercialization, strategic growth, and organizational development.

Throughout his career, Dr. De Rossi has been recognized for his ability to build institutions and organizations, develop high-performing leadership teams, forge strategic partnerships, and advance innovative models of healthcare education and delivery. His work increasingly focuses on the intersection of oral and systemic health, medical-dental integration, executive leadership, and the commercialization of emerging healthcare technologies.

A respected speaker, author, and thought leader, Dr. De Rossi brings a distinctive combination of clinical expertise, academic experience, business acumen, and entrepreneurial perspective to advancing the future of healthcare.

Areas of Expertise

• Oral Medicine
• Healthcare Strategy
• Leadership

Education and Certifications

• DMD
• MBA
• Diplomate, American Board of Oral Medicine